Hiking.About.com – Featuring Exos 38 – October 2014

The 2 lb., 5 oz. Osprey Exos 38 is billed as a “SuperLight” pack, but its 38L (2320 cubic inch) capacity is enough for almost anybody to take overnight, if you’re willing to pack sparingly and strap your tent underneath the pack. It’s also available in 48L and 58L sizes.

Overall, I think the Exos 38 is a great choice for the everyday hiker who wants one really nice pack that can go on either dayhikes or overnight backpacking trips; it’s a good “compromise size” for either use. (Here’s my advice on choosing a backpack size.) The larger packs in the line would be great for long-haul backpackers that want a light pack without giving up the benefits of a stable frame. If you have ultralight tendencies but just can’t bear giving up a pack with an internal frame, this might be the pack line for you…